Sidney area notices and personnel changes in brief
Death notices report Mrs Elmer J Sw d aged 32 died Sunday, LeSeuer daughter of Mr and Mrs A Pease died January 8 in Ottawa Canada. two children to stay with Peases. George F Blanchard named land registrar succeeding John M Adams. Rev L Stevens reassigned as missionary to Africa. Fred Dawson left for Hot Springs Ark for health. Train No 3 wrecked at dockyards switch causing mail loss. Sidney mill owners seek oil well costs. community urged to help fund drilling. John F Lafferty of Redington writes on irrigation witches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer J. Swd
Hn Sidney
LeSeuer
A. Pease
Ottawa
Canada
Sidney
Rev. L. Stevens
Africa
Fred Dawson
Hot Springs
Arkansas
U. P
Dock Yards
Messrs. Oosterhoudt
Sidney Mill
John F. Lafferty
Redington
McShane Wins Omaha Firm Contract For Bridgeport Sidney Rail Line
J H McShane of Omaha lands grading contract for the new railroad from Bridgeport south through Sidney to the Colorado line with Sidney as headquarters. Work to start immediately and finish by June 45. James O'Connor may sub-contract part of the project. Council discusses forming a volunteer fire department. Some talk of reviving the old water works while residents drill wells in Morrow addition. Lucy Jones and Ida Nagle return to Wolfe Hall Denver. Wm C Ellison and Lizzie Kelly wed Jan 6. Sidney Corner band officers elected. J F Wellington visits Sidney for first time since 1900. Hen Christianson shifts to stock raising on Vinto place. Odd Fellows and K of P officers installed and elected respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. McShane
Omaha
Bridgeport
Sidney
Colorado
James O'Connor
Old Post
Morrow Addition
Lucy Jones
Ida Nagie
Wolfehall
Denver
Wm. C. Ellison
Rush Cheek Cattle Company
Lizzie Kelly
Sanders
Sidney Corner Band
M. J .Sanders
Terry Martin
J. H W. Barnhart
L. J. Taylor
CG. M. Wright
M. J. Sanders
Enos Laughlin
Ernest Kruse
Frank J. Doyle
Rollins
Wrc
Marie V. Pavlat
Tadge Vale
J. F. Wellington
The
Sidney Democrat
Hen Christianson
Vinto Place
Bronson
Odd Fellows
E. P. Orgood
N. G
J. W. Nelson
V. G
A. K. Greenlee
Wm. Stuht
J. Neubauer
Local Obituaries Notice Highlights Pioneers and Illness
Eye trouble cited as a cause for Mrs. John Cawley 79 who died Wednesday. Mrs. E. V. B. Pomeroy serious ill. Mrs. J. L. McIntosh hosted a birthday gathering for her daughter. John Gustafson 63 pioneer of the county died December 27 in California. Hiram Fiske of Lisco, pioneer, died Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cawley
E. V
Pomeroy
J. L. McIntosh
John Gustafson
Califfornia
Hiram Fiske
Lisco
Swenson Leases McIntosh Garage Nearing Completion
The Telegraph reports J. M. Swenson has leased the new McIntosh garage, now near completion. Judge Tucker issued 99 marriage licenses last year. Knights of Pythias installed new officers. H. E. Gapen served as installing officer. Commissioner Barlow and wife welcomed a new baby. Leo Osborn and Fred Wath welcomed sons born Thursday night. Clark Fuller completes the Bronson school term after Miss Edith Oldershaw’s resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Swenson
McIntosh
Tucker
Knights of Pythias
H. E. Gapen
Barlow
Leo Osborn
Fred Wath
Clark Fuller
Bronson
Edith Oldershaw
SENSE AND NONSENSE RIDNEY COLUMN SNIPPETS
A column of quips and observations by Scoop the Cub Reporter touches on advice, local figures, politics, and everyday life in Sidney. It references Clayt Radcliffe, John Livoni, L. R. Barlow, Harry P. Conklin, and J. J. McIntosh, with playful jabs at politics, films, and street lights in a lighthearted town tone.
Opening in California Crockery Trade Hinted By Oakley Otten
Oakley Otten says a strong opening exists in California for a crockery business venture. He urges seeking access to the secret, noting the opportunity is for men only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakley Otten
California
Chase-Lister quip on social labels sparks laughter 30
A clipped remark attributed to Chase-Lister comedian critiques society’s labels. It wryly contrasts poverty with failure wealth with robbery youth with missed potential old age with obstruction singleness with nuttiness marriage with madness politics with crookedness and staying put with being a piker, ending with “what’s the use.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase-Lister
Oakley Says Fun Returns to Court Amid Bobbed Hysteria
The bob-haired craze hits the court as Oakley jokes about recent excitement. He quips Ma caught her finger in the wringer, highlighting a playful, chaotic mood aboard the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakley
Sidney churches see rising attendance and support
A reader notes churches in Sidney are attracting more worshippers and stronger backing, contrasting their newspaper experiences covering numerous divorce trials while observing churchgoing couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Fragmented chatter and quips echo a dated humor column
A string of humorous and social witticisms covers ham sandwiches at a Legion meeting, a stiff debate over hair, radios versus fence broadcasting, car ownership, phonographs, manners, and book recommendations. The tone is light and opinionated, weaving small town observations into playful jabs.
New Year Socials and Family Visits in South Divide
South Divide residents report New Year guests including the Yowell and Yo wells of Sidney and the Bages of Sidney Draw. E V Hiett and family hosted the Helping Hand club with officers elected for the year and a seven-table luncheon. Various local families, including the Hiett, Payzant, Shaw, and Payeants households, shared meals, visits, and social gatherings through early January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. A. Yowell
Henry Yowell
Yowells
Sidney
Bages
Mrs. Elkner
Payzant
A. T. Hiett
E. V. Hiett
Shaws
Effie
Jessie Fulton
FE. V. Hiett
Harvey Hiett
Peetz
L. A. Vowell
Ernest Cassidy
Baby
Hand
C. A. Foster
Helping Hand Club
Clyde Johnson
Robertson
Ada Yowell
Anderson
Shaw
Miss Emicks
Marshall Foster
I. A. Vowell
Earl Wood
Herman Hiett
Harlan
E. V. Hietts
Christian Church
Robert
Clyde Robertson
Sterling
Great Player Piano Bargain Near Sidney
Now stored near Sidney and offered at a deep discount for quick sale. Terms available from a reliable party. Write at once for price and full particulars to the Denver Music Co in Denver, Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Denver
Muske Co
Colo
Farmers Union Hog Shipment Notice in Cheyenne County
Fritz Brauer manager lists hogs for shipment with the Cheyenne County Farmers Union Shipping association and directs notification to Farmers Elevator in Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County Farmers Union Shipping Association
Sidney
Fritz Brauer
Appreciation for milk fund donations from community boxes
The Woman's club expresses gratitude to contributors who gave to the milk fund via purple collection boxes. Amounts recorded include Thayer's drug store $5.57 Limodynes pool hall $3.42 Commercial hotel $2.52 Bassett's drug store $1.78 and Western drug store $1.53.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Club
Thayer’s
Commercial
Bassett’s
Western Drug Store
Bake Sale Hosted by Builders at Leonard's Grocery
The Builders class of the M. E. church will hold a bake sale at Leonard's Grocery on Saturday January 19 at 2 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Leonard’s Grocery
Weather Bureau Station on Hawaii Volcano
The Weather Bureau operates a volcano observatory on Kilauea with a permanent staff of vulcanologist seismologist and chemist plus visiting scientists. Daily observations of the crater lava lake height surveys and seismographs track tremor activity and quakes. Seismograms help forecast eruptions from two to several days ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Department of Agriculture
Island of
Hawaii
Uder
T. A. Jaggar, Jr
Velcano Observatory
Kilawea
Mauna Lea
Marmalade From Large Red Roses Described By Detroit News
The Detroit News notes two methods of preserving rose marmalade. Turks favor Damascus white roses while Orientals prefer the large red rose akin to American beauty. Preservation uses virgin honey or date palm sap, packaged in five pound crocks with two thirds full to allow heat expansion and retain fragrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Bosphorus
Nile Delta
Detroit News
Milk Quality and Dairy Herd Size in the United States
The United States values dairy wholesome ness with travelers noting the care given to cattle health and milk safety from farm to consumer. USDA figures show about 25 million dairy cows, a quarter of the world total, matching domestic consumption to a small share of the global population. Uncle Sam advocates for milk, butter, cheese, and condensed milk as he uses them himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Sam
Reward For Reader Of French Classic Ends In Bequest
A French student who bought Paul and Virginia found a slip offering posthumous affection and a 23,700 francs bequest from a stranger. The student presented the document at Monsieur Jean Riel's office and the notary, stating he had waited three years and seven months, handed over the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Virginia
Monsieur Jean Riel
Only Thing It Was Good For
A business dispute centers on an excess supply of excelsior with no profit. The junior partner, after consulting a customer, suggests a plan to “work off some old excelsior” by presenting a man who claims he is furnishing a nest, prompting the senior partner to consider taking him.
Winding Up and a Stranger Letter
A man learns by mail that a firm of solicitors reports a client has died since his last move. They request him to sign and return an enclosed form declaring a stalemate, noting his one relaxation was correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dees
London
Would Act His Part at the Masked Ball
In a playful exchange Nancy asks Clancy about costume plans for the masked ball. Clancy jokes he will dress as a pirate and steal jewelry, reasoning the ruse will seem natural and help him get away with it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy
Clancy
Potter Beatrice Week News Roundup
Potter residents engage in regional business trips and social events with a Beatrice convention attendee Potter fire chief Karl Fricke. Omaha-bound R A Babcock. Emma Olson returns from Seattle to Potter. Hagemeister and Weikborat visit Denver on business. Leafdale travels to Kearney. Calloway mourns grandmother in Boulder. Fort Collins oil boom noted. Biggs works in Sidney. MacAdam shops in Sidney. Van Martin visits Potter from Lodge Pole. Goding improves in Cheyenne hospital after throat lancing. Woman’s club plans cook book. Miller visits Sidney relatives. Rev Pruitt bid farewell with church basement picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Fricke
Beatrice
R. A. Babcock
Omaha
Emma Olson
Seattle
Washington
Potter
Wm. Hagemeister
Fred Weikborat
Denver
A. M. Leafdale
Kearney
Mrs. Calloway
Boulder
Colorado
H. W. Stuble
Ft. Collins
E. H. Biggs
Sidney
R. L. MacAdam
van Martin
Lodge Pole
William Goding
Cheyenne
Womans Club
Clarence Johnson
Notice of Discharge in Bankruptcy in Nebraska District Court
In the District Court of Nebraska North Platte division, case 106 in bankruptcy. William H Wright bankruptcy petition filed January 15 1924 discharge fixed February 18 1924 for creditors and interested parties to oppose in writing with grounds within ten days. Walter W Hoagland referee in bankruptcy signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court OF the United States
District OF Nebraska
North Platte
William H. Wright
Bankrup
Nebraska
Dr Milton to Visit Sterling for Final Dental Clinic
Denver dentist Dr Milton, known for moderate pricing, begins his fourteenth Sterling visit on Monday January 21 at the Commercial Hotel. The event promises affordable care with guaranteed fit and materials, painful-free extractions by nerve blocking method, and no charge for consultation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Denver
Sterling
San
Sidney
Commercial Hotel
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Guy V. Doran
Bebe
Eet AE Pre SE Association
Ra Ay
Derek A
FIHE
K. of Yp, Lodge
P. N. Gorquist
Co. G
E. Trinnier
V. C
Frank Tobin
Leslie Neubauer
M. W
H. F. Gapen
K. R
W. H. Adams
M. F
P. A. Griffith
M. A
Cub Reporter
Clayt Radcliffe
Ridney
John Livoni
Congress
L. R. Barlow
Harry P. Conklin
North Plattie
Harry
Broadway
J. J. McIntosh
Wilson
Bob Barlow
Les Hyde
Legion
San Fine
Levi Nathan
Burlington
Jis
David Grayson
Bake Sale
Weather Bureau
Volcano
Walter W. Hoagland
Pat's
Shee Shep
Oberfelder
FORD
Prunes
Wooldridge’s Cash
Cary Grocery
Pheae
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